CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? -
correct answer ✅A sudden understanding of self, or realization of
how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to: -
correct answer ✅the use of medications such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is
ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend
a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient
basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: -
correct answer ✅a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest
potential for abuse of power by the counselor? -
correct answer ✅Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to: -
correct answer ✅protect public safety by ensuring that counselors
meet minimum standards of competency
,CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? -
correct answer ✅Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services and _____________. -
correct answer ✅the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other
cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural
_______________. -
correct answer ✅competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching,
tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: -
correct answer ✅caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically
not seen in typically not seen in older children or adults? -
correct answer ✅Inhalant Use Disorder
,CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Needle exchange problems can BEST be described as: -
correct answer ✅harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting,
psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or
symptoms of: -
correct answer ✅sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _______________ involves making a client
aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. -
correct answer ✅client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest
prevalence of alcohol use disorder is: -
correct answer ✅Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with
____________ therapy. -
correct answer ✅behavior
, CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of
protection against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has
made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He
then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic.
Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: -
correct answer ✅case management
Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when: -
correct answer ✅culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: -
correct answer ✅describe events in objective terms, using
measurable language that an be easily understood
The ______________ model of addiction explains addiction as a
consequence of personal choice. -
correct answer ✅moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the
other approaches to counseling? -
correct answer ✅Emphasis is placed on the present and future
while devaluing the past
from the IC&RC Manual
Which of the following is the BEST definition of insight? -
correct answer ✅A sudden understanding of self, or realization of
how a problem can be solved
MAT refers to: -
correct answer ✅the use of medications such as suboxone in the
treatment of addiction
Aisha has completed her treatment at an in-patient facility and is
ready to be discharged. She has asked her counselor to recommend
a therapist to work with her and her husband on an out-patient
basis. This process is BEST viewed as an example of: -
correct answer ✅a referral
Which type of therapy is most directive, offering the greatest
potential for abuse of power by the counselor? -
correct answer ✅Gestalt
The primary purpose of professional credentialing for counselors is
to: -
correct answer ✅protect public safety by ensuring that counselors
meet minimum standards of competency
,CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Which of the following is NOT a CNS depressant? -
correct answer ✅Benzedrine
The concept of informed consent requires that before agreeing to
accept treatment, clients should know their rights and obligations,
therapeutic goals, fees for services and _____________. -
correct answer ✅the limits of their confidentiality
Attitudes, policies, and practices that are destructive to other
cultures and their members are examples of lack of cultural
_______________. -
correct answer ✅competence
Restlessness, nervousness, flushed face, muscle twitching,
tachycardia or cardiac arrhythmia are all signs or symptoms of: -
correct answer ✅caffeine intoxication
Of all of the possible substance use disorders, which one is typically
not seen in typically not seen in older children or adults? -
correct answer ✅Inhalant Use Disorder
,CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Needle exchange problems can BEST be described as: -
correct answer ✅harm reduction
Autonomic hyperactivity, hand tremor, nausea or vomiting,
psychomotor agitation, grand mal seizures are all signs or
symptoms of: -
correct answer ✅sedative, hypnotic, or anxiolytic withdrawal
Among other things, _______________ involves making a client
aware of resources in the community, as well as providing
information related to substance abuse, HIV/AIDS and other STDs. -
correct answer ✅client education
In the United States, the population that experiences the lowest
prevalence of alcohol use disorder is: -
correct answer ✅Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Classical and operant conditioning are associated with
____________ therapy. -
correct answer ✅behavior
, CADC Exam Questions & Answers
from the IC&RC Manual
Eric has admitted being sexually active without using any type of
protection against sexually transmitted diseases. His counselor has
made an appointment for him to be tested for the HIV virus. He
then made arrangements for Eric to be transported to the clinic.
Facilitating this appointment is BEST described as: -
correct answer ✅case management
Studies indicate that counseling is most effective when: -
correct answer ✅culture and values are taken into account
One basic principle of documentation requires the counselor to: -
correct answer ✅describe events in objective terms, using
measurable language that an be easily understood
The ______________ model of addiction explains addiction as a
consequence of personal choice. -
correct answer ✅moral
How does solution-focused brief therapy differ from many of the
other approaches to counseling? -
correct answer ✅Emphasis is placed on the present and future
while devaluing the past
